Pantheism was popularized in Western culture as a theology and philosophy based on the work of the 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza, particularly his book Ethics, published in 1677. The term “pantheism” was coined by mathematician Joseph Raphson in 1697 and has since been used to describe the beliefs of a variety of people and organizations.

Pantheistic concepts date back thousands of years, and pantheistic elements have been identified in various religious traditions.’

I realized that my trend of conversation would be futile and I told him that the most I can do for him, is to pray for him and hope that he returns to his former sound beliefs in the God of Gods.

Sadly, since my conversation, I have been told that there are many more like him, even in my beautiful Nevis.

Small wonder, our island has become so chaotic in recent times and our children do not like to nor go to church.

The problem is that we have raised a generation of parents who have never gone to church and therefore naturally will neither take nor encourage their children to go to church.

Now, Nevis alone has approximately 69 churches, at the last unofficial count and so we are viewed as a RELIGIOUS island.

Sadly, our general behaviour does not match the teachings that are purported by the church.

And so dear reader, if you are so minded, rather than engage you in another useless debate, let us do some SUPPOSING:

Suppose there is really no God and no heaven nor hell, then you can live your life as you please and there will be no punitive measures when you die, or sorry, ‘when your spirit leaves your body.’

However, if I continue to trust God and die seeking to please him, then I will gain heaven at last and even if I die without seeking forgiveness for my sins, there will be no PUNISHMENT for me either.

But now, let us suppose that there is indeed a heaven and a hell and we don’t live to please God, then those of us who don’t will be damned to an eternal punishment.

So, ‘let us reason together.’

Isn’t it better to be SAFE than SORRY?

Shouldn’t we trust God even if we cannot trace him?

I firmly believe so and by God’s grace, I want to continue to trust and serve him, despite my many frailties.